iHeart Phoenix Moves Oehler To Mornings
Fox Sports 910 in Phoenix is moving “The Drive” with Jody Oehler from afternoons to mornings, beginning Tuesday. Oehler replaces The Dan Patrick Show, which iHeart is picking up from Fox Sports Radio. No word yet on who will host afternoon drive.
Former WDVE Host Jack Malloy Dies
Malloy hosted overnights for most of his 36 years on the Pittsburgh rock station. He retired in 2013. Malloy's daughter said her father's final wish was to have a milkshake, an orange Fanta, and to hear AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” one last time.
Meruelo Names COO
Winter Horton has joined the growing media company as Chief Operating Officer. Horton joins Meruelo Media after serving more than 20 years in the same role at LBI Media. Prior to LBI, Horton was an award-winning commercial producer and director.
iHeart Miami Shaking Things Up
Drew Heyman has been named Music Director and weekday afternoon drive host for Top 40 Y100 (WHYI).
Denver Stations Change Lineup, Recruit “Big Al”
KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM, in Denver, have a new lineup, starting September 3. The lineup will feature 18 hours of daily live and local programming, including the addition of the new afternoon show Big Al & JoJo.
Kosar & Donovan To Run “Dawg Pound” On SiriusXM
The NFL’s Cleveland Browns might be among the league’s perennial strugglers, but their fans will be glad to hear they now have their own SiriusXM show. Dawg Pound Radio will debut September 4.
After 20 Years Groz Stepping Down
David Grosby is stepping away from his full-time role as a co-host on 710 ESPN Seattle due to health reasons. He says his health the past year has caused him to miss too many shows. He will be sticking around to do some fill-in and part-time work. MORE HERE.
Alt Rock Programming Vet Heads Home To Chicago
Jon Manley takes over as Assistant Program Director/Music Director for Chicago Alternative Rock station 101 WKQX. Manley, a Chicago native, will also be heard on the station weekday evenings.
Top 40 Pioneer Reb Foster Passes
Foster worked at KISN in Portland in 1960 and became a big star on KRLA in Los Angeles where he & Bob Eubanks mortgaged their homes to bring The Beatles to Los Angeles. Foster managed Steppenwolf and Three Dog Night.
Max Media Enlists Expertise Of Thomas
Max Media Denver has named Rick Thomas as VP of Programming and Operations overseeing all programming, engineering, digital, and promotional departments at JAMMIN’ 101.5 KJHM, and FLO 107.1 KFCO.
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